After the 1974 season, the Mets traded him to the Phillies along with Tug McGraw and Dave Schneck in return for Mac Scarce, John Stearns and Del Unser in what was a blockbuster trade. However, he was not able to secure a regular job with Philadelphia and was released at the end of May, 1975, then played with two more teams that year. He was versatile enough to play all three outfield positions, and was considered a very good defensive centerfielder, but he did not hit much - .236 with a slugging percentage of .303, which is why his career ended early.